How to set a default value for a function

[D-flyer]

Can't get this to work

function test(name = 'Boss'){
alert("Name is:"+name);
}

function test(name ){
if(name == ''){name='Boss'}
alert("Name is:"+name);
}

How can I set a default value???

[D-flyer]

nevermind this seems to work

function test(name) {
if( name == undefined ) 
    name = 'Boss';
alert("Name is:"+name);
}

[siteguru]

I don't think JS accepts default values within the function() declaration. (Unlike PHP, where you can do what you first posted).

[D-flyer]

@siteguru, tx for your answer.

I indeed thought I could do it the 'php' way.

[Pepejeria]

No need for an if statement

function test(name) {
    name = name || 'Boss';

    alert("Name is: " + name);
}

Name will default to "Boss" if not provided.